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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Medical Imaging
    • Computational Modeling

    Background:

    • Current biomechanical models for facial expressions lack subject-specific geometries and clinical validation data.
    • Generic models limit accurate simulation of muscle contraction effects on facial movements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To simulate facial mimics using subject-specific data obtained via MRI.
    • To model the Zygomaticus major muscle as a transversely isotropic hyperelastic material.
    • To analyze the impact of muscle shortening and lengthening on facial expression simulation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for subject-specific anatomical data acquisition.
    • Modeled the Zygomaticus major muscle using transversely isotropic hyperelastic material properties.
    • Employed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate muscle contraction and its effect on facial expressions.

    Main Results:

    • Presented and discussed simulation outcomes of facial mimics based on subject-specific biomechanical modeling.
    • Demonstrated the feasibility of using FEA with subject-specific data for facial expression simulation.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed approach provides a foundation for objective criteria in evaluating facial disfigurement.
    • Simulation results can inform and enhance functional rehabilitation strategies for patients with facial impairments.